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Herbivore
Unicornfish eat algae.
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Unicornfish Facts for Kids: U Is for Unicornfish
Many unicornfish have a horn-like bump on their forehead. They live on coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Here are easy unicornfish facts for kids: what unicornfish eat, how big they grow, what a baby unicornfish is called and where unicornfish live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter U.
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Herbivorediet
Frybaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Unicornfish
Two more true facts about the unicornfish that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Uu
Say “Unicornfish”
Unicornfish starts with the letter U. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Many unicornfish have a horn on their forehead.
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One more fact
They have sharp blades near their tail.
Act it outMove like an unicornfish for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter U in “Unicornfish”.
Ask a questionWhat would an unicornfish eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Unicornfish Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the unicornfish, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An unicornfish is about 30 to 70 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Unicornfish live for about 20 to 30 years.
LifespanBaby
Fry
A baby unicornfish is called a fry.
Baby nameGroup
School
A group of unicornfish is called a school.
Group nameHabitat
Coral reefs
Unicornfish are found in reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Where they liveAnimal type
Fish
Many unicornfish have a horn-like bump on their forehead. They live on coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Unicornfish is a fishLetter
U is for unicornfish
Unicornfish has 11 letters and starts with U.
Say: Unicornfish
Quick quiz
Unicornfish Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Unicornfish Coloring Page: Letter U Worksheet
Done reading about the unicornfish? Print the free letter U sheet, say “U is for unicornfish” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Questions
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Unicornfish Questions Kids Ask
Unicornfish eat algae. That makes the unicornfish a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
An unicornfish is about 30 to 70 cm long.
Unicornfish live for about 20 to 30 years.
A baby unicornfish is called a fry.
A group of unicornfish is called a school.
Unicornfish live in reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Their favorite habitat is: coral reefs.
Yes. The unicornfish is a fish. Many unicornfish have a horn-like bump on their forehead. They live on coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Unicornfish starts with the letter U. Say it slowly and listen for the U sound at the start.
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